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L398 VLX

1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D

Green Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,423 mi
Last recorded177,423 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D163,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 VLX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410 D
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 177,423 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 174,249 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 171,815 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 168,541 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 168,539 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 164,661 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410 D?

Based on 3,521 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
3,407
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Headlamp aim too low 138
fog lamp not working 109
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 108
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L398 VLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D in Green with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 163,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 410 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L398 VLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L398 VLX registered?

L398 VLX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 410 D, first registered on 5 May 1994.

Is L398 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L398 VLX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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